MELBOURNE will be aiming for back-to-back wins when they take on Carlton at the MCG.
It has been a difficult season for Melbourne, which sits at 6-11 after its victory over North.
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The Blues were well beaten by Brisbane last week and are also 6-11 as they continue to struggle.
Defender Steven May returns for the Demons, although sidekick Jake Lever has failed to overcome an ankle niggle and will miss. Harry Sharp comes in for Tom Sparrow.
Adam Saad, Francis Evans and Will White are back for the Blues, with Alex Cincotta, Orazio Fantasia and Mitch McGovern coming out of the side.
Carlton v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.35pm AEST
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Carlton: Corey Durdin
Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay
In a clash between the bottom two, West Coast and Richmond meet at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
Despite showing some improved form, the Eagles have just one win in 2025 to hold a miserable 1-16 record.
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The Tigers ended a seven-match losing streak with a scrappy win over Essendon last week, landing a fourth victory of the year.
While Richmond goes in to the match unchanged, West Coast has made three changes.
Tim Kelly regains his place after one week in the WAFL, with Liam Ryan and Jack Petruccelle are also back. Elijah Hewett, Noah Long and Malakai Champion will miss.
West Coast v Richmond at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST
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West Coast: Jack Petruccelle
Richmond: James Trezise
Hawthorn v Port Adelaide at UTAS Stadium, 1.20pm AEST
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Hawthorn: Bailey Macdonald
Port Adelaide: Dylan Williams
HAWKS v POWER Full match coverage and stats
Sydney v North Melbourne at the SCG, 4.15pm AEST
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Sydney: Peter Ladhams
North Melbourne: Zac Banch
SWANS v KANGAROOS Full match coverage and stats
